EA Project Atlas
Electronic Arts is preparing for the future, and one that is increasingly focused on streaming and cloud technology. "At EA, we envision a future in which games go even further beyond the immersive...
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If EA is going to move all game data to the cloud and/or kill off single player that will be the end of the modding community. Maxis tolerates the modders now but they certainly wouldn’t on a multiplayer server. Thing is, unless the new game is playable and enjoyable without mods (a tall order for EA), they are the only things that keep the game alive for a lot of players. Take that away and you just lost a big chunk of your customer base.
Multiplayer is one of those things that game companies like to think will rake in tons of money no matter how much effort they actually put into it, or whether or not it even makes sense to add it in the first place. It’s the same with VR, battle royales, loot boxes and the doomed fishing expedition for a “wider audience.”
I wouldn’t be surprised if EA pushed for The Sims VR or even Sims Battle Royale at this point. Only instead of collecting different dances like Fortnite you just collect different fursuits. Maybe even some chairs if they’re feeling extra ambitious.
Multiplayer is one of those things that game companies like to think will rake in tons of money no matter how much effort they actually put into it, or whether or not it even makes sense to add it in the first place. It’s the same with VR, battle royales, loot boxes and the doomed fishing expedition for a “wider audience.”
I wouldn’t be surprised if EA pushed for The Sims VR or even Sims Battle Royale at this point. Only instead of collecting different dances like Fortnite you just collect different fursuits. Maybe even some chairs if they’re feeling extra ambitious.
